Equipment Operator III (Asphalt Roller) - Street Maintenance
About The Position
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is responsible for enhancing the quality of life in Denver by delivering effective, high-quality, safe, and equitable public infrastructure and services. The Street Maintenance division, within DOTI, ensures Denver's streets and alleys are safe, clean, and reliable year-round through services like pothole repair, milling, paving, patching, alley maintenance, and street sweeping. This division also operates Denver's asphalt plant and leads the city's snow response program. The Street Maintenance team is currently hiring an Equipment Operator III (Asphalt Roller) to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of Denver's streets, alleys, and transportation network.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
- Three (3) years of experience operating medium sized, specialized equipment which must include two (2) years of experience operating large, heavy industrial equipment.
- Requires driving.
- Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application.
- Requires a CDL Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 1 year of basic Asphalt Roller/ Front end loader operation experience
- Hazmat and Tanker endorsement preferred at time of application, must obtain within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
- Operates heavy construction Asphalt Rollers in all environments for which the equipment is used
- Performs Pre and Post Trip inspections of equipment to ensure proper working order, which includes checking fluid levels and leaks, condition of hoses and belts, tire pressure, brakes, lights, and other related mechanical components as required by the City and/or the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles
- Assists in the preventive maintenance of equipment such as adding oil, greasing Zerks and joints, changing bulbs, and changing air filters, etc
- Performs general laboring duties for projects to which the equipment is assigned
- Completes daily work reports and paperwork as required
- Observes all safety practices associated with the operation of equipment, and common hand and power tools
- Acts as a lead worker, training, assigning, and overseeing the work of other personnel
- Participates in snow removal duties as needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
- 12 paid holidays
- 1 personal holiday
- 1 Wellness Day
- 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
